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NAVY | DRB | 2001_Navy | ND01-00438
Original file (ND01-00438.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied


DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
NAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB)
 DISCHARGE REVIEW
DECISIONAL DOCUMENT


ex-EOCA, USNR-R
Docket No. ND01-00438

Applicant’s Request
The application for discharge review, received 010222, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to honorable. The applicant requested a documentary record discharge review. The applicant listed the American Legion as the representative on the DD Form 293.

Decision

A documentary discharge review was conducted in Washington, D.C. on 010907. After a thorough review of the records, supporting documents, facts, and circumstances unique to this case, NDRB discerned no impropriety or inequity in the characterization of the applicant’s service. The Board’s vote was unanimous that the character of the discharge shall not change. The discharge shall remain: UNDER OTHER THAN HONORABLE CONDITIONS/MISCONDUCT, authority: NAVMILPERSMAN, Article 3630620.

PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION


Issues (verbatim)

1. (Equity Issue) This former member avers that he was unjustly discharged because he never used any illegal drugs. Moreover, he was never informed that he was being discharged for drug use so he did not have an opportunity to defend himself against the allegations. For these reasons, he proffers that recharacterization of his discharge to full honorable is warranted.

2. (Equity Issue) This former member further requests that the Board include provisions of SECNAVINST 5420.174C, enclosure (1), Chapter 9, as it pertains to post-service conduct, in assessing the merits of this application.
Documentation
In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the applicant, was considered:
Copy of DD Form 214
Statement from the applicant dated February 16, 2001
 Three pages from applicant's service record

PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE

 Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of discharge):
         Active: None
         Inactive: None
Period of Service Under Review :
Date of Enlistment: 910611               Date of Discharge: 940414

 Length of Service (years, months, days):
         Active: 00 05 29
          Inactive: 01 06 00
Age at Entry: 19                          Years Contracted: 8

 Education Level: 12                        AFQT: 62
Highest Rate: EOCA

 Final Enlisted Performance Evaluation Averages (number of marks):
Performance: NOB                  Behavior: NOB             OTA: 3.60

 Military Decorations: None
Unit/Campaign/Service Awards: NDSM

 Days of Unauthorized Absence: None
Character, Narrative Reason, and Authority of Discharge (at time of issuance):

UNDER OTHER THAN HONORABLE CONDITIONS/MISCONDUCT, authority: NAVMILPERSMAN, Article 3630620.

 Chronological Listing of Significant Service Events :

921027:  NAVDRUGLAB, Norfolk, VA reports applicant's urine sample, received 921003, tested positive for cocaine.
921210:  Applicant notified of intended recommendation for discharge under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to drug abuse as evidenced by a positive result on a random monthly urinalysis screening.
UNDATED:         Applicant advised of his rights and having elected not to consult with counsel certified under UCMJ Article 27B, elected to waive all rights.
921214:  Affidavit of service by mail.
930618:  Commanding officer recommended discharge under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to drug abuse (use).

 930704:  BUPERS directed the applicant's discharge under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to drug abuse (use).

PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT
REGULATION/LAW

Discussion

The applicant was discharged on 940414 under other than honorable conditions for misconduct due to drug abuse (use) (A). The Board presumed regularity in the conduct of governmental affairs (B). After a thorough review of the records, supporting documents, facts, and circumstances unique to this case, the Board found that the discharge was proper and equitable (C and D).
The applicant’s representative submitted the following as issue1: “(Equity Issue) This former member avers that he was unjustly discharged because he never used any illegal drugs. Moreover, he was never informed that he was being discharged for drug use so he did not have an opportunity to defend himself against the allegations. For these reasons, he proffers that recharacterization of his discharge to full honorable is warranted.” The Board found that the applicant did indeed test positive for cocaine use as verified by the NAVDRUGLAB in Norfolk, VA. The Board also found that the applicant was mailed a notification of recommendation for discharge listing drug abuse as the reason. No reply from the applicant was received. Relief denied.
The applicant’s representative submitted the following as issue 2: “(Equity Issue) This former member further requests that the Board include provisions of SECNAVINST 5420.174C., enclosure (1), Chapter 9, as it pertains to post-service conduct, in assessing the merits of his application.” The NDRB is authorized to consider post-service factors in the recharacterization of a discharge. However, there is no law or regulation which provides that an unfavorable discharge may be upgraded based solely on the passage of time, or good conduct in the civilian life subsequent to leaving the service. Normally, to permit relief, an error or injustice must have been found to have existed during the period of enlistment in question. Outstanding post-service conduct, to the extent that such matters provide a basis for a more thorough understanding of the applicant’s performance and conduct during the period of service under review, is considered. The applicant did not provide any documentation of his post-service . The applicant should have produced evidence of continuing educational pursuits, a verifiable employment record, documentation of community service, certification of non-involvement with civil authorities and proof of his not using drugs in order for consideration for clemency based on post-service conduct. Therefore, no relief will be granted. The applicant is reminded that he is eligible for a personal appearance hearing provided the application is received within 15 years from the date of discharge.

Pertinent Regulation/Law (at time of discharge)
A . Navy Military Personnel Manual, (NAVPERS 15560C), Change 5/93, effective
05 Mar 93 until 21 Jul 94, Article 3630620, SEPARATION OF ENLISTED MEMBERS BY REASON OF MISCONDUCT DUE TO DRUG ABUSE .

B. Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5420.174C of 22 August 1984 (Manual for Discharge Review, 1984), enclosure (1), Chapter 2, AUTHORITY/POLICY FOR DEPARTMENTAL DISCHARGE REVIEW.

C. Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5420.174C of 22 August 1984 (Manual for Discharge Review, 1984), enclosure (1), Chapter 9, paragraph 9.2, PROPRIETY OF THE DISCHARGE.
D. Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5420.174C of 22 August 1984 (Manual for Discharge Review, 1984), enclosure (1), Chapter 9, paragraph 9.3, EQUITY OF THE DISCHARGE.

PART IV - INFORMATION FOR THE APPLICANT
If you believe that the decision in your case is unclear, not responsive to the issues you raised, or does not otherwise comport with the decisional document requirements of DoD Directive 1332.28, you may submit a complaint in accordance with Enclosure (5) of that Directive. You should read Enclosure (5) of the Directive before submitting such a complaint. The complaint procedure does not permit a challenge of the merits of the decision; it is designed solely to ensure that the decisional documents meet applicable requirements for clarity and responsiveness. You may view DoD Directive 1332.28 and other Decisional Documents by going online at " afls10.jag.af.mil ".

 The names, and votes of the members of the Board are recorded on the original of this document and may be obtained from the service records by writing to:

                  Naval Council of Personnel Boards
                  Attn: Naval Discharge Review Board
                  720 Kennon Street SE Rm 309
                  Washington Navy Yard DC 20374-5023      


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